Kids Summer Activities Crab Soccer

Fun kids summer activities like Crab Soccer are great because they allow kids to be active but within a controlled environment where different ages and abilities can all participate. Crab Soccer is a great kids sports activity anytime of the year!

Kids Summer ActivitiesCrab Soccer

Ages: 5+ yrs

# of Players: 16-32

Equipment:

Large beach ball, Jumbo pair of dice

Set Up:

Divide players into 4 teams and give each of them a number from #1 up to the number of players on their team. When you are done there should be 4 players with each number. If there are an uneven number of players, assign someone 2 numbers.

Players will sit in a square formation with a couple feet in between each one.

Place the ball in the center of the square.

Directions:

A designated player rolls the dice and calls out the 2 numbers showing. (If doubles are rolled, roll again.)

The players with these numbers crab walk to the middle of the square and try to kick the ball over one of the other three team’s side. So, playing with 4 teams, there are 8 people in the middle at once.

The sideline players must keep their hands on the ground and can only move in a crab position, too. They use their feet to keep the ball from going over their sideline.

After a score, players return to their places and the dice are rolled again. If there is not a score after 1 minute, the player who rolled the dice calls "Time." All players return to their original places and the dice are thrown again.

Scoring:

1 point is given to a team if the ball goes over their side.If the ball goes over a corner, 1 point is given to both adjoining teams.Low score wins the game.

Secrets for a Great Time:

Players need enough space between them to be able to move without kicking the person next to them.

Adjust the size of the playing space to fit the size of your group and the skill level of your players.

Give players of similar size, skill level or age the same number to ensure more even competition.

For a Twist:

Leader calls out numbers instead of rolling dice to ensure even playing time for everyone.

Use a balloon to slow down the movement of the ball.

Have more than 1 ball (balloon) going at a time to increase the speed and amount of action.

If doubles are rolled, let those 4 players play that round instead of the usual 8.